Date of assessment Location Approved by:

Work activity: Assessment by:

Method Statement Ref. No
Severity Likelihood Evaluation of Risk
Minor Injury 1 Very unlikely 1 Action required urgently to control the risk, further resources may be required,
12 - 25 High
Significant 2 Slightly 2 work must stop immediately
Serious 3 Feasible 3 Action required to control the risk, interim measures may be necessary in the
5 – 10 Medium
Major 4 Likely 4 short term, able to proceed with work under supervision
Fatality 5 Very likely 5
1–4 Low This represents a low risk, although control measures must be maintained

Initial
Task Risk Controls Residual risk
risk/Impact

Consequence

Consequence
Risk rating

Risk rating
Likelihood

Likelihood
Si Hazard description and
Task step/Activity Who might be harm Control measures
No effect

1 Preparation activities before
commencing the task
-Lack of safety Operatives, Engineers. 4 4 16 - All personnel competence/awareness 4 1 4
awareness may lead to level shall be ensured.
accident hazard. - Proof of site induction training and
other required/relevant trainings shall
be ensured.
- All required document like work permits
where required must be secured prior
to activities kept in a folder and display
at site.
- Safety requirements stated on the work
permit must be available on site and
strictly adhered.
- Tool box talk/STARRT shall be
conducted to all personnel on site &

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2 Material delivery – -Injury to persons. Operatives.
Preparation/ Loading and -Damage to vehicles.
Offloading of materials -Damage to Equipment.
-Damage to property.
-Injury or Fatality
-Manual handling
documented before start of work by
AAE task supervisor or lead person.
4 4 16 - Eyes on path. 4 1 4
- Eyes on task.
- No personnel are permitted to be in line
of fire of loading operation.
- Only loading of materials will take place
within the designated or controlled
area.
- Loading and unloading area to be
barricaded,
- Where barricading is not used at a
loading area, a flagman will be used to
control all movement activities at the
area.
- Install signage and illumination / lighting
where necessary to highlight and warn
of hazard; Operative to be focus on task
at hand with adequate supervision.
- All eyes must be on task during loading
and offloading
- Blindside of equipment and vehicles
must be identified and operatives must
be kept away from line of fire.
Barricades must be provided to provide
exclusion zone as required during lifting.
- No personnel are permitted to be in line
of fire injuries of loading operation.
- Only loading of materials will take place
within the designated or controlled
area.
- Loading and unloading area to be
barricaded,
- Where barricading are not used at a
loading area, a flagmen will be used to
control all movement activities at the
area.
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3 Access to workplace -Unauthorized entry Operatives. 4 4 16 - All the Operatives will be given safety 4 1 4
No knowledge of the induction prior work commencement.
access and welfare - Fencing/Barricades shall be erected to
facility of the site. keep area of activities well excluded.
Unaware of site safety Operatives shall ensure that the
rules. barricades are sufficient to keep off /
prevent unauthorized access.
- Security signage shall be erected.
- Site set up shall be in accordance with
the requirements set out in General HSE
Requirements for Contractors.
- Also, on task location, exclusion zone
also shall be marked out to prevent
unauthorized entry/exposure to risks
associated with the task.
4 Laying of Prime Coat, -Use of heavy Operatives, others 4 4 16 - All heavy equipment/ machinery should 4 1 4
Asphalt Base Course, Tac machinery/ equipment within the vicinity. be inspected and approved by third
Coat & Asphalt Wearing -Movement of traffic party.
Course -Fall hazard - Flag man to be in place to control traffic
-Contact with - Proper diversion to be made to control
bituminous material the movement of traffic using an
affecting skin and eyes approved diversion plan.
leading to burns, - Use of proper PPE including dust mask
dermatitis and skin to prevent the dust hazard.
cancer - Area of work to be barricaded properly
- Entanglement to to restrict vehicle/ pedestrian access to
moving parts in the working areas.
equipment. - Refer to risk assessment on use of
bitumen.
- Suitable clothing and eye protection
should be worn.
- Overalls should be regularly cleaned to
avoid impregnation of the material with
asphalt or bitumen.
- Provide information to workers
regarding health risks and relevant
controls.

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 - Provide first aider with first aid kit,
including eye wash facilities and
emergency drenching.
- Provision of heat proof gloves.
- Provide appropriate washing facilities
and encourage good personal hygiene.
- Issue first aid for bitumen burns to all
first aiders on site.
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and COSHH
Assessment should be discussed to each
involved employee as well as made
available upon verification by AEB
- Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the product being used.
- Keep all asphalt materials away from
high heat or solvent-thinned materials
away from open flames. Close
containers after each use.
- Avoid prolonged contact of the material
with skin and excessive breathing when
working with any asphaltic material.
5 Working with Asphalt. Risk to work force of Operatives, others near 5 4 20 - Specific Traffic Management Plan must 4 1 4
being hit by passing the vicinity. be established, executed and monitored
traffic, or by plant during the asphalt work.
moving within the - Works to be within safe working zone,
designated work area separated from passing traffic by
concrete barriers.
- Traffic to be directed past the work area
by signage, arrow boards and cones.
- Reversing to be under the control of a
trained banks man.
- All vehicles to have reversing alarms
and flashing beacons.
- Ensure driver of plant has all round
visibility – mirrors.
- Hi visibility clothing and safety helmets
to be worn.

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6 Use of Hand Roller, Plate
Compactor
7 Manual operations
- Implementation of “Night Work
Procedure” is a MUST prior to
scheduling of asphalt work, if situation
require.
Fire risk – overheating of Operatives, others near 4 4 16 - Ensure competence of Asphalt/plant 4 1 4
bitumen, misuse of fuels the vicinity. operators in handling fuels/materials.
or use of fuels in - Provide dry powder, CO2 or foam
defective plant. extinguishers. Ensure extinguishers are
Equipment to burn off fully operational. Train key personnel in
existing road surfaces using them.
could set fire to adjacent
areas.
Pedestrians and workers Operatives, others near 4 3 12 - Monitor proximity of the public to the 4 1 4
affected by dust, fumes the vicinity, source of dust/fume and wind strength
and smoke and can Environment. and direction. Cease work is highway
cause air pollution visibility is affected by the work.
- Provide water suppression for dusts.
- Wearing of appropriate respiratory
protective equipment in accordance
with COSHH assessment.
- Ensuring there is no Spillages caused and
regular monitoring and maintenance of
equipment’s for emissions.
Noise All 4 3 12 - Ear defenders to be worn when using 4 1 4
Plate Compactor or pedestrian roller.
- As a general policy, seek to use quieter
equipment and obtain information on
noise output from equipment suppliers.
Vibration Operatives, Foreman 4 3 12 - Hand-arm vibration exposure times to 4 1 4
Long term exposure can be calculated for any hand-operated
cause chronic illnesses vibrating plant or machinery (e.g.
vibrating plate compactor etc.). Refer to
individual risk assessment on each item
of equipment.
Manual handling whilst Operatives 4 3 12 - Use mechanical means wherever 4 1 4
lifting, raking and possible.
tamping - Train workers in safe manual handling
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 techniques.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

COSHH assessment Safety Signs Light/Hard Barricading Equipment Certificates

Supervision Banksman / Flag Man Exclusion zone TPC for workers

PPE’s Requirement

Hard Helmet Hand Gloves (Leather/Rubber) Rubber Gloves Hi-Vis Vest

Safety Glasses / Goggles Safety Shoes Gum Boots

RISK ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY

NAME JOB TITLE SIGNATURE DATE

HSE Engineer

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APPROVED BY

NAME JOB TITLE SIGNATURE DATE

HSE Manager

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